Whenever the a/c compresor is engaging the car is moving forward a bit so I have to stap harder on the brake. This start to hapend inthe last couple of wheeks so I am wondering if the freon is low. How do I check that. I was looking to the dryer and there are no bubles on that little round visor. Also the a/c is very cold and climate control operates excelent.
Cooling system works fine and the aux fans operate properly.

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Radu Negru

Since the sight glass is clear and the system is cooling well you don't need to check the charge.

If you did, you do it with a set of manifold gauges.

Good luck,

I did check the presure in the system ( actualy a guy from an A/C place) and is perfect.
Then why the compresor is engaging that violent making the car move forward a bit?

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Radu Negru

If anything, the engine should lose a little power momentarily upon compressor engagement. I think the problem must be something else. I've never seen or heard of what you describe.

Good luck,

There is typically some provision to open the throttle a bit when the compressor comes on so the engine won't die. Perhaps it is out of adjustment.

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